Minnesota tops 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered

Over three million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Minnesota to date. The milestone comes exactly three weeks after Minnesota hit two million doses administered. The state announced the first million doses administered on Feb. 19. 

CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

Supply chain issues and heavy demand are delaying boat orders by months

As the weather starts to turn warm, if you are lucky enough to be in the market for a new boat this summer, you are going to run into some trouble getting it on the water before fall.

Minnesota Vaccine Hunters see appointment-seeking frenzy slowing

It’s been eight days since the state of Minnesota started giving COVID-19 vaccines to all Minnesotans ages 16 and up.

Minnesota leaders push food service workers to get vaccinated

With COVID-19 numbers again on the rise, Governor Walz is making a push to get food service workers vaccinated.

10K COVID-19 vaccine appointments moved from TCO to US Bank Stadium due to weather damage

Minnesota is moving 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments initially scheduled at TCO Performance Center in Eagan to U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis after the facility was damaged in a storm.

Minnesota's ICU COVID-19 cases at highest point since Jan. 10

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 2,004 new COVID-19 cases and 19 more deaths Wednesday. The 19 deaths were the most since March 11. 

Pandemic ‘pivot’ leads to $2M in delivery sales for Edina Liquor

Before the pandemic, Edina Liquor received about 10 to 20 home delivery orders per day, but that number is closer to 40 or 50 now.

UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says

As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine

Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.

Vice President Kamala Harris says vaccinated workers can be 'role models' for friends, family

Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Chicago union members to share their experience receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and act as “role models” for family and friends who may be reluctant even as Illinois prepares to open access to all adults.

Target Field to use app for ticketing, concessions at Twins games

Target Field will not accept paper tickets or cash transactions at games this season, instead using an app for ticketing and all concessions in the ballpark. 

1 in 5 Wisconsinites are fully vaccinated

One in five Wisconsin residents has completed their COVID-19 vaccine series, state data show.

New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19

The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.